C437D,E Gas Pressure Switches

PRODUCT DATA

FEATURES
C437 models have direct- and reverse-acting (spst)
switching.
Pressure ranges: 1/2 to 5-1/2 in. of water (0.1 to 1.4
kPa); 1 to 26 in. of water (0.5 to 7 kPa); 1/2 to 5 psi (3 to
35 kPa); 1 to 10 psi (5 to 70 kPa).
Models intended for lockout applications must be
manually reset before resuming operation.
Trip-free mechanism on manual reset models ensures
that the limit function of the switch cannot be defeated
by jamming the reset lever.
External manual reset button on side of lockout
models.
Enclosed setting impedes tampering and provides
dust-resistant operation.
Buna-N fiber-reinforced material for increased
strength of control diaphragm.
Two Buna-N fiber-reinforced seal-off diaphragms for
added reliability.

APPLICATION

Clear glass cover allows observation of interior

mechanism to aid setting and checkout.

The C437D,E Gas Pressure Switches are pressure-actuated

switching devices used in industrial gas system applications
for safety shutoff, pressure control, and differential-pressure
control.

Heavy die-cast case increases durability and

resistance to corrosion.

All Series 4 models have MicroSwitch snap switches to

open or close a circuit on pressure rise or drop.

Models with a pressure range of 1 to 26 in. of water (0.5

to 7 kPa) have a restrictive orifice in the inlet pressure
channel to compensate for momentary surges in gas
pressure.

NOTE: Series numbers immediately follow OS numbers, i.e.,

C437D2003(4).

Main control diaphragm completely enclosed a leakproof chamber can be vented to a safe area.

Field-addable orifices of various sizes are available.

Contents
Application ........................................................................
Features ...........................................................................
Specifications ...................................................................
Ordering Information ........................................................
Installation ........................................................................
Wiring ...............................................................................
Setting and Checkout .......................................................

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SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1. Models.
Manual Reseta
(Locks Out on Switch Break)

Switch Action
(Response at Setpoint to Pressure Change)

Model Number
C437D

spst, breaks on rise

Yes

C437E

spst, breaks on fall

Yes

Designated Manual Reset 2; the trip-free reset mechanism does not permit the switch to function as an automatic-reset device
when the manual reset lever is held in the Reset position.
Table 2. Switch Ratings (In Amperes).
C437D,E
Voltage

Full Load

Locked Rotor

Resistive Load

120 Vac

8.0

48.0

10.0

240 Vac

5.1

30.6

5.0

Switch:
Snap Switch (spst).

Differentials:
Fixed, nominal; measured at pressure indicated in Table 3.
Table 3. Pressure Differentials.
Pressure Rangea
1/2 to 5-1/2
in. (0.1 - 1.4 1 to 26 in.b 1/2 to 5 psi (3
kPa)
1 to 10 psi (5 (0/5 - 7 kPa)
- 35 kPa)
Differential Differential Differential
70 kPa)
Measured Measured at Measuremen Differential
at 1/2 in.
15 in.
t at midscale Measurement

Model Numbers

in.

kPa

in.

kPa

psi

kPa

psi

Typea

kPa

C437D

1-3/4 0.44

1/2

3.45

1c

6.89c

Subtractivec

C437E

0.25

0.06

1-1/4 0.31

1/4

1.72

1/2

3.45

Additived

a in.

= inches of water.
orifice in inlet pressure channel to compensate for momentary surges in gas pressure.
c Subtractive models: switching action occurs on pressure rise to the setpoint.
d Additive models: switching action occurs on pressure fall to the setpoint.
b Restrictive

Pressure Ranges (Scale Range):

Specify one:
1/2 to 5-1/2 inches of water (0.1 to 1.4 kPa).

1 to 26 inches of water (0.5 to 7 kPa).

1/2 to 5 lb per sq in. (3 to 35 kPa).
1 to 10 lb per sq in. (5 to 70 kPa).

ORDERING INFORMATION
When purchasing replacement and modernization products from your TRADELINE wholesaler or distributor, refer to the
TRADELINE Catalog or price sheets for complete ordering number.
If you have additional questions, need further information, or would like to comment on our products or services, please write or
phone:
1. Your local Honeywell Automation and Control Products Sales Office (check white pages of your phone directory).
2. Honeywell Customer Care
1885 Douglas Drive North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422-4386
In CanadaHoneywell Limited/Honeywell Limite, 35 Dynamic Drive, Toronto, Ontario M1V 4Z9.
International Sales and Service Offices in all principal cities of the world. Manufacturing in Australia, Canada, Finland, France,
Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, U.S.A.
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Maximum Sustained Operating Pressure: See Table 4.

Approvals:
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Listed: File No. MP2168, Guide
No. MFHX.
Canadian Standards Association Certified: File No. LR95329,
Certificate No. 1736842.
Factory Mutual Approved: Report No. 3024921.

Table 4. Maximum Sustained Operating Pressure.

Maximum Pressure
Pressure Range

psi

kPa

1/2 to 5-1/2 in. of water

3.0

20.7

1 to 26 in. of water

5.0

34.5

1/2 to 5 psi

15.0

103.4

1 to 10 psi

30.0

206.8

Replacement Parts:
106729 Cover Glass, 6 in. (152.4 mm) diameter.
118733-21 Retaining Clip.
Accessories:
4074BWK Bag Assembly: Contains two 137755 Mounting
Brackets and four self-tapping screws: for surface
mounting. Mounting brackets are shown by dashed lines in
Fig. 1.
Field-addable Orifices:
124674: 0.011 in. (0.28 mm) diameter.
122160: 0.018 in. (0.46 mm) diameter.

Pipe Connections:
Main or High Pressure: 1/2 in. NPT, female.
Vent or Low Pressure: 1/8 in. NPT, female.
Electrical Wiring: Hole tapped for 1/2 in. conduit.
Maximum Ambient Temperature: 125F (52C).
Minimum Temperature: 32F (0C).
6-1/4 (158.8)
5/16 (7.9) (4)

6-1/2
(165.1)

5/8
(15.9)
(4)

7-3/4
(196.9)

7-11/16
DIA.
(195.3)

45

45

1/8
(3.2)
1
(25.4)
1-5/16
(33.3)

7-3/8 (187.3)
1/827 NPT

1/214 NPT

TAPPED FOR 1/2 IN.

CONDUIT
1 137755 MOUNTING BRACKET (2), IN 4074BWK BAG ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL.

2 (50.8)
3-7/16 (87.3)
M7192A

2 VENT TAPPING. REMOVE DUST-SEAL LABEL BEFORE MOUNTING.

Fig. 1. Installation dimensions of the C437 gas pressure switches, in in. (mm).

RECYCLE NOTICE

If this control is replacing a control that contains

mercury in a sealed tube, do not place your old control
in the trash.
3

Contact your local waste management authority for instructions

regarding recycling and the proper disposal of an old control
containing mercury in a sealed tube.

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INSTALLATION
When Installing this Product
1.
2.
3.
4.

Mounting

Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow them

could damage the product or cause a hazardous
condition.
Check the ratings given in the instructions and on the
product to make sure the product is suitable for your
application.
Installer must be a trained, experienced, flame safeguard
control technician.
After installation is complete, check out product
operation as provided in these instructions.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Can cause severe injury, death or property damage.
Disconnect all power to the pressure switch before
beginning installation to prevent electrical shock and
equipment damage.

1.
2.
3.

IMPORTANT
To avoid leaks and case damage, use a parallel jaw
wrench on the hexagonal part of the case close to the
pipe. Carefully make all connections and test for
leakage. Do not tighten the pressure switch by
holding the case.
4.
5.

IMPORTANT
1. Remove the dust-seal label from the vent tapping
before mounting.
2. Use pipe compound sparingly to avoid clogging the
hole in the pie or diaphragm fitting.
3. Do not hand tighten the pressure switch by holding
the case.
Follow local codes or ordinances in all cases when different
from these recommendations.

Explosion or Fire Hazard.

Can cause severe injury, death or property damage.
The vent must be installed so that any gas leakage is
vented into a safe place in event of a diaphragm failure.

b. Differential-pressure applications:
(1) Connect the high-pressure side of the system to
the 1/2 in. NPT main pressure tapping on the gas
pressure switch.
(2) Connect the low pressure side to the 1/8 in. NPT
vent tapping.

Location
Mount the gas pressure switch downstream from the pressure
regulator. Mount low gas pressure switches upstream of any
shutoff valve. Mount high gas pressure switches just upstream
from the burner.

WARNING

PRESSURE SETTING
INDICATOR

Explosion or Fire Hazard.

Can cause severe injury, death or property damage.
No venting is possible in this case. Do not use this
device for differential pressure control with the
hazardous gases.

SETTING
SCREW
UNDER
RETAINER
MANUAL
RESET
BUTTON
(CC437D,
E,J,K)

TERMINAL
STRIP
VENT
TAPPING 1
(ON SIDE
NOT SHOWN)

MAIN PRESSURE TAPPING

c. Negative-pressure applications: Connect the low

pressure side to the 1/8 in. NPT vent tapping.

WARNING

RETAINER

Explosion or Fire Hazard.

Can cause severe injury, death or property damage.
This application is for use only with nonhazardous
gases. Do not use this device for negative-pressure
applications with hazardous gases.

LEVELING
PENDULUM
CONDUIT
TAPPING
LENS GASKET
(G,H ONLY)

1 REMOVE DUST-SEAL LABEL BEFORE MOUNTING

6.

M7630A

Fig. 2. Principal parts of the gas pressure switch.

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Complete the main piping.

Connect the piping to the pressure switch. Select the
application from the following, and proceed as
instructed.
a. Hazardous-gas applications: Install a 1/8 in. NPT
pipe at the vent tapping on all hazardous-gas
applications.

WARNING

Fig. 1 shows the mounting dimensions for the C437 models,

and for the accessory mounting bracket. See Fig. 2 for the
individual components.

SCALEPLATE

Remove the dust-seal label from the vent tapping.

Remove the screws and retainers, and the cover glass.
Mount the device on the pipe or nearby vertical surface.
Use nipple and T for pipe mounting or the mounting
bracket for surface mounting. If a mounting bracket is
used, install the bracket before making piping
connections. Mount the bracket horizontally with the four
10-24 flathead tapping screws provided.

Install other controls in the system. Connect wiring, and

complete setting and checkout before replacing the
cover glass and retainers. See Setting and Checkout
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WIRING

switch will not be reset until you release the manual reset
button. This prevents the switch from becoming an automaticreset device if the reset button is stuck, held in, or tied down.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Can cause severe injury, death or property damage.
Disconnect all power to the pressure switch before
connecting wiring to prevent electrical shock and
equipment damage.

All wiring must comply with local electrical codes, ordinances,

and regulations. Do not exceed the switch ratings given in the
Specifications section.
Wiring diagram for the C437D,E is shown in Fig. 3. The
switches make or break as indicated in the diagram. Connect
the wiring to the screw terminals on the terminal strip after
removing the cover glass. Route the wires through the conduit
tapping.

Checkout
Adjust the setpoint for normal operation and check to see that
the gas pressure switch performs as intended. Use a
manometer or accurate pressure gauge connected upstream
from the switch to measure the actual pressure.

C437D (Subtractive Differential)

1.

2.

C437D: BREAKS ON PRESSURE RISE

C437E: BREAKS ON PRESSURE FALL

Put the system into normal operation, and set the

pressure switch at the normal setpoint (above the normal
operating pressure). Turn the setting screw (Fig. 2)
slowly toward a lower pressure setting
(counterclockwise
) to simulate a pressure
increase.
When the setpoint is approximately equal to the pressure
indicated on the pressure gauge, the C437D should
break contact and turn off the controlled equipment;
locking out.
SET POINT
(SWITCH BREAKS, LOCKS OUT)

C437D
PRESSURE
RISE

TERMINAL
STRIP

SUBTRACTIVE
DIFFERENTIAL
1
SET POINT MINUS
DIFFERENTIAL (SWITCH MAKES)

M23673

Fig. 3. Wiring diagram for C437D,E.

C437E
PRESSURE
FALL

SETTING AND CHECKOUT

2
SET POINT PLUS
DIFFERENTIAL (SWITCH MAKES)
ADDITIVE
DIFFERENTIAL
SET POINT
(SWITCH BREAKS, LOCKS OUT)

Setting

1 C437D IS A MANUAL RESET MODELS; IT CAN BE MANUALLY

RESET WHEN THE PRESSURE FALLS TO THE SET POINT
MINUS THE DIFFERENTIAL.

In the C437D, the differential is subtractive. The upper

operating point is determined by the setpoint, while the lower
operating point is determined by the setpoint minus the
differential. In the C437E, the differential is additive. The lower
operating point is determined by the setpoint, while the upper
operating point is determined by the setpoint plus the
differential. Operating points are shown in Fig. 4.
Remove the retainer and adjust the setpoint for the desired
operating pressure (cutout pressure) by turning the setting
screw (Fig. 2) clockwise
to increase the setpoint and
counterclockwise
to decrease it.

2 C437E IS A MANUAL RESET MODELS; IT CAN BE MANUALLY

RESET WHEN THE PRESSURE RISES TO THE SET POINT
PLUS THE DIFFERENTIAL.

M22763

Fig. 4. C437 operating points.

Turn the setting screw toward a high pressure setting
(clockwise
) to simulate a pressure decrease greater than
the differential.
3. Push the manual reset button (Fig. 2) on the C437D; the
C437D should make contact.

Trip-Free Manual Reset Feature (C437D,E

only)

C437E (Additive Differential)

1.

The C437D breaks contact between terminals when the

pressure rises to the setpoint. The C437E breaks contact
between terminals when the pressure falls to the setpoint.
None of these pressure switches will automatically return to
their former positions.

2.

To reset one of these pressure switches, wait until the pressure

falls to the setpoint minus the differential (C437D), or rises to
the setpoint plus the differential (C437E). Then depress the
manual reset button (Fig. 2) and release it. The pressure

3.

Put the system into normal operation and gradually close

the upstream gas shutoff valve to cause a pressure
decrease.
When the pressure gauge indicates that the pressure is
approximately equal to the setpoint, the C437E should
break contact and turn off the controlled equipment,
locking out.
Open the gas shutoff valve to increase the pressure
again. When the pressure rises to the setpoint plus the
differential, push the manual reset button (Fig. 2) on the
C437E; the C437E should make contact.

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Completing the Installation

1.
2.
3.
4.

Remove the pressure gauge or manometer used for

testing. Visually recheck the piping, wiring, and setting.
Replace the cover glass and retainers.
Return the system pressure to normal.
Push the manual reset button (C437D,E only).

Installing a Pressure Orifice (Fig. 5)

MAIN PRESSURE
TAPPING
PRESSURE
ORIFICE
(SELECTED)

To compensate for momentary surges in gas pressure, install a

restrictive orifice in the inlet pressure channel of the pressure
switch. (Refer to Accessories in the Specification section for
the orifice sizes available.)
Align pressure orifice into reset located inside of the main
pressure tapping at the bottom. Press orifice into place using
1/8 in. dowel rod.

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1/8 IN. DOWEL ROD

M7191A

Fig. 5. Installing a pressure orifice to compensate for

pressure surges.

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